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BX53 WBN

2003 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,083 mi
Last recorded97,083 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WBN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,083 miles

engine mangement light on

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 21 Aug 2012 95,997 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

antislip pad missing of clutch pedel

engine mangement light on

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner wall

offside front tyre on 3mm

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,010 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 72,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 52,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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BX53 WBN is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 WBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX53 WBN registered?

BX53 WBN is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is BX53 WBN safe to buy?

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